Happy Fourth of July – and yay for a random day off in the middle of the week!
Shirt, Talbots
Skirt, J. Crew
Shoes, Target
Bracelets, J. Crew and Tiffanys
I have to be honest – July 4 is my least-favorite holiday. Why? I HATE fireworks. I have been afraid of loud noises ever since the Great Egg Hunt Drama of 1987, back in the days when they used to shoot off a gun (with a blank in it) to start the Easter egg hunt. Why did they even do that? A whistle would have been sufficient. At least it would have spared me sleepless nights during thunderstorms and years of July 4 holiday parties huddled in my room as my brother sets off bottle rockets directly outside my window. I lost many Barbies to those bottle rockets.
Last year was actually the very first year I was not as much of a baby brave enough to sit outside during a fireworks display. While not being half a mile away from said fireworks. They really are pretty. I just wish they weren’t so loud. At least red, white and blue are fun colors to mix together! To those celebrating, I wish you a wonderful, relaxing, flameless holiday.
I had a bunch of jumpy photos that got cut from the final three. Never fear – I’m sure they’ll crop up in the semi-annual outtakes post coming up at the end of the month!
Thanks to fabulous Brittany of brittkreigh.com for taking today’s photos!
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How funny! The Fourth is my favorite!! Apparently I even loved fireworks as a very small child. No idea why the didn’t scare me. Must be because I never had to partake in those egg hunts. Have a great day off BBF. Love the skirt!
Happy 4th BBF – I hope you enjoy your favorite holiday!
That skirt is so fabulous – love love love!
XO
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It’s one of my faves!
Your skirt is SO cute! If if I’m actually watching fireworks, I don’t mind the noise. But if I can only hear the fireworks if they’re far away, the noise drives me nuts (especially in my neighborhood, it could be gunshots, ha). Enjoy your 4th!
-Sharon
Oh gosh, that’s scarier than fireworks! I usually have to be at least a mile away from the fireworks to enjoy them. But I’m fine if I don’t see them at all!
The skirt looks great on you!
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Funny, I am the same way about fireworks! But at least you look adorable. Congrats on last year’s accomplishments with fireworks- I’m still scared of thunderstorms!
This is a really cute, subtle way to rock red, white & blue. Love it!
xo,
Hannah
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Love your look. I love everything you have on and wish all those pieces were in my closet:) I’ve been searching for a pair of red shoes, those are great. I second the random middle of the week day off!
Aww thank you so much! I love red shoes. Those and leopard print – I can’t get enough!
Cute skirt! It has a really good shape to it! Hope you managed to make it through the 4th!
- Heather
I did – thank you!
simply LOVE this!! simple and elegant and so much summer fun! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
-Jyoti
Style-Delights Blog
I just love this one! Your pictures make me think of Marilyn Monroe. I love the swingy skirt and the red shoes!